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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.56, 2.31 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.56, 2.31 and 1.54 is: 2.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.56 : 2.31 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.56/2.31 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.56x = 2.31 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.56x = 3.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.56/1.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.28

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